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Royal Marine commando encourages young offenders to turn their lives around

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From a troubled youth to becoming a community leader, Colour Sergeant Mike Beaton, transformed by the Marines, now empowers young people through hands-on healthy cooking classes, embodying the principles of the Royal Marines.

AI-controlled swarms tipped to be the future of drone warfare

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Ukraine is believed to have used a drone swarm controlled by artificial intelligence in combat for the first time, heralding their wider use in the war - with Russia thought to be not far behind in exploiting this technology.

The new Cyber & Specialist Operations Command explained

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BFBS Forces News explores the responsibilities and personnel behind the newly-formed Cyber & Specialist Operations Command, or CSOC.

Irish Guards parade through Bangor with mascot Seamus

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More than 200 members of the Irish Guards paraded through Bangor to mark the regiment's anniversary, accompanied by their faithful Irish wolfhound.

Soldiers from 1 Mercian honoured for role in Op Cabrit

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Soldiers from 1 Mercian were joined by their French counterparts for a medal parade, signalling the end of their six-month deployment in Estonia under Operation Cabrit.

'We don’t celebrate defeats': General Sir Patrick Sanders on Afghanistan's legacy

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As he becomes patron of a new Afghan veterans community, the former head of the Army tells BFBS Forces News that forces on the ground were let down by political and strategic failures.

Behind the scenes at US Marines' Mule School

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Animal packing may seem archaic, but it’s a vital skill for US Marines operating in treacherous mountain conditions, where modern technology can’t reach.

UK support provided to Ukraine during 50-day drive to arm the country

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The UK has delivered hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition, hundreds of air defence missiles, and spare parts, as part of a 50-day drive to deliver munitions to Ukraine.

Queen visits Ranger Regiment before a charity starts work helping its soldiers

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The Queen has been honoured with an Army brooch recognising her commitment to a battalion, ahead of the launch of a new charity supporting its soldiers.

How Nato tracks Russian submarines above and below the waves

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With the resurgence of Russian aggression, Nato is employing a range of modern and Cold war-era techniques to keep track on the Russian navy's submarines to find out not just where they are, but what they're doing.